The Holy Pundit at The Hythe Imperial Hotel

Food was amazing and good value. Atmosphere was very good too. Staff were very helpful and on the whole, very efficient. My only critisism would have been with regard to one of our deserts having to be requested after quite a wait. Didn't affect a lovely evening though. Thank you.

Great night the food was amazing. We had our 7 year old with us and they catered for children which was a plus. Best Indian food we have tasted.

The food was delicious and good quality+quantity too.very pleasent staff and not much waiting time.I will recommend this restaurant strongly.the food was not spicy which was very good for tummy

Special Valentine’s meal with complimentary rose for each lady! Beautifully cooked to order with little appetisers in between courses. Spicy but just the right level of hotness. Xx

Wow! Amazing food and amazing service !! Lovely little complimentary dishes given to us all in between meals. I Cannot wait to go back again !

Food and overall experience was good, however when we paid for our bill we were expecting £18 change back but never received it. We waited at the table for 15 minutes before going to the bar where we was told that they were busy so it was put into a pot! The receipt was put away so looked like it had already been cashed and we were never going to get it back.

Lovely food and service, not the biggest fan of indian type of food but really enjoyed every dish. My boyfriend however is a big fan and says he will be back just for the restaurant!

Restaurant was uncomfortably warm inside. The dishes we ordered all tasted very similar. Didn't rate the Rose wine by the glass either. We'll go to the Coast restaurant next time!

A great evening with excellent attentive service. The food was delicious and plentiful and we will definitely return. The atmosphere was relaxing and just what we needed.

I went to the Holy Pundit with my husband, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We chose it because it had a separate vegan menu and I liked the look of the local sourcing of food and their general ethics. We found it somewhat difficult to find a parking space (5.30 on a Saturday), but this was more than likely due to the building work at the Hythe Imperial. The staff at the Holy Pundit were extremely pleasant, attentive, helpful and able to describe in detail what ingredients the dishes on the menus contained. The meals were good and I would recommend to anyone who is keen to know what they're eating. The staff were also very patient and kind with our two-year-old granddaughter.

Best Indian restaurant ever....The food was totally amazing. Great atmosphere and staff really good. Will definitely be coming back here and recommend to anyone to try .

Fabulous food, lovely service and we will definitely be going again. We all ordered something different to try and everything was perfect from the soft shell crab starter to the goat curry. My kerala fish stew was delicious and the lamb shank was tender and in a lovely gravy. At last the Imperial Hotel has upped it's game. Recommend a pre dinner glass of champagne in the gorgeous bar upstairs.

Fabulous meal and excellent service. We especially enjoyed the poppadums and chutneys and the starters of chicken and lamb kebab started and the Goan goat curry.

Was massively disappointed as cook and eat lots of Indian food. We'll meaning staff and ethos but food poorly spiced, too fried and heavy. Both myself and partner found issues with digesting food after the meal and had uncomfortable night. We eat at places such as the chilli pickle in Brighton and would suggest owners have a trip there to taste their menu. Had looked forward to the experience and regretted eating there which was a shame.

The food was good and tasty, but the service was dreadful. We waited almost an hour before getting anything to eat! We loved the little appetisers, but sadly they did not make up for the delays. We had booked well in advance so the restaurant were well aware that we were a table of 12, but it seemed that no provision had been made for us. We were just abandoned after the main course, no one asked if we wanted desert or coffee. Judging by all the clattering coming from the kitchen, they were obviously keen to get home!

Wonderful atmosphere, food was delicious, and beautifully presented, staff friendly and helpful, highly recommend! Food unique and authentic, defiantly coming back with my friends and family.

we had a great night, food was good quality, all questions answered and explained by waiters that new the food they were serving. The attentiveness of the management was a bonus.

Great resturant and a real twist on the high st Indian. Food and service was fantastic. A bit strange being right next to health club but the decor was typical indian and we really enjoyed.

Good service, excellent food and nice atmosphere. Menu was very different to usual 'run-of-the-mill' indian restaurants - the ingredients were listed and all elements cooked from scratch. Pricing was moderate and worth it. Would definitely recommend for a small party or larger groups for special occasions.

The food is bustling with flavours, the staff are friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable about their food and where it is sourced and tradition behind it.

Great service, great food and a lovely atmosphere. We were a party of 10 and all served with piping hot food at the same time.

Lovely restaurant - service excellent, food wonderful and different from your usual Indian but tastes very good. A very enjoyable experience. Wished we lived nearer so we could eat here more often.

This was our first visit the added benefits is to visit the champagne bar on the upper floor prior to our meal, we enjoyed our meals. The atmosphere was good with plenty of other groups filling up the restaurant.